Russia has sent the Kazan, a Yasen-M class nuclear submarine, to the shores of Cuba, confirming its interest in conducting military operations in Latin America. The capabilities of Russian submarines of this class have caused serious concern among the US military leadership. General Glen VanHerck, head of the North American Aerospace Defense Command and the US Northern Command, stated that Yasen-M class submarines pose a "unprecedented threat". He is quoted by The Military Watch Magazine.
The expansion of the Russian fleet creates a new and unprecedented threat to the US mainland due to the ability of Yasen-M class submarines to launch cruise missile strikes on American territory. And it is difficult to defend against.
The Military Watch Magazine refers to an unnamed American official who pointed to Russia's unambiguous plans to demonstrate its military power.
We expect that as part of regular military exercises this summer, Russia will conduct increased naval and air activity near the United States. These actions will culminate in global Russian naval exercises this fall.
The Military Watch Magazine writes that the capabilities of the Soviet Navy in the world's oceans significantly decreased after its collapse. However, its successor, Russia, has strengthened its submarine fleet and continues to invest heavily in the construction of new submarines.
This means that new generations of attack submarines are still capable of moving in the world's oceans and are truly competitive. Yasen-M class submarines are the most powerful type of attack submarine in Russia.
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